Boeing 737
The Boeing 737 is a narrow-body aircraft produced by Boeing in Everett, Washington. The twinjet retains the 707 fuselage width and six abreast seating with two underwing turbofans.
Envisioned in 1964, the initial 737-100 made its first flight in April 1967 and entered service in February 1968. The lengthened 737-200 entered service in April 1968. As of December 2022, 15,576 Boeing 737s have been ordered and 11,264 delivered. In 2013, the global 737 fleet had completed more than 184 million flights over 264 million block hours since its entry into service. It was the highest-selling commercial aircraft until being surpassed by the competing Airbus A320 family in October 2019, but maintains the record in total deliveries.
Role: Narrow-body airliner
Manufacturer: Boeing
First flight: April 9, 1967
Introduction: February 10, 1968
Status: In service
Primary users: Southwest Airlines, Ryanair, United Airlines, American Airlines
Produced: 1966–present
Number built: 11,299 (January 2023)
Number lost: 219 (January 2023)
Percentage of planes lost: 1.9% (January 2023)
Unit cost: (2022 dollars)
737-700 US$89.1 million
737 MAX 7 US$99.7 million
737-800 US$106.1 million
737-900ER US$112.6 million
737 MAX 8 US$121.6 million
737 MAX 200 US$124.8 million
737 MAX 9 US$128.9 million
737 MAX 10 US$134.9 million
Variants
737 Original
The Boeing 737 Original is the name given to the -100/200 series of the Boeing 737 family.
737-100
The first Boeing 737-130 used as prototype. The initial model was the 737-100, the smallest variant of the 737 aircraft family, which was launched in February 1965 and entered service in February 1968. A total of 30 737-100s were ordered.
737-200
The 737-200 was brought into service on April 28, 1968. Several Canadian airlines still use the 737-200 due to its gravel runway capabilities. The 737-200 was a 737-100 with an extended fuselage, entered service in April 1968. Its unit cost was US$4.0M (1968).The 1,095th and last delivery of a -200 series aircraft was in August 1988. As of October 2020, there were 77 Boeing 737-200s in service.
737-200 Advanced
It is an improved version of the -200, it was introduced on May 20, 1971. The 737-200 Advanced has improved aerodynamics, automatic wheel brakes, got more powerful engines, more fuel capacity. The 737-200 Advanced became the production standard in June 1971.
737-200C (Combi)
This version allowed for conversion between passenger and cargo use and the 737-200QC (Quick Change), which allowed a quick change between configurations. As of October 2020, there were 77 Boeing 737-200s in service
737 Classic
Boeing 737 Classic is the name given to the 737-300/400/500 series after the introduction of the -600/700/800/900 series of the Boeing 737 family. Produced from 1984 to 2000, a total of 1,988 Classic series were delivered.
737-300
737-300 with wider CFM56 engines, introduced on November 28, 1984. Development began in 1979 f The passenger capacity of the aircraft was increased to 149 by extending the fuselage around the wing by 9 feet 5 inches (2.87 m). The wing incorporated several changes for improved aerodynamics. The wingtip was extended 9 inches (23 cm), and the wingspan by 1 foot 9 inches (53 cm). The tail was redesigned, the flight deck was improved with the optional EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrumentation System). The prototype -300, the 1,001st 737 built, first flew on February 24, 1984.
737-400
The 737-400 was launched in 1985 to fill the gap between the 737-300 and the 757-200. In June 1986, Boeing announced the development of the 737-400, which stretched the fuselage a further 10 feet (3.0 m), increasing the capacity to 188 passengers, and requiring a tail bumper to prevent tailstrikes during take-off. The -400s first flight was on February 19, 1988. The last two -400s were made on February 28, 2000.
737-400SF
It was a 737-400 converted to freighter, it had the nickname Special Freighter (SF).
737-500
Shorter by 7 ft 10 in (2.4 m), the first 737-500 was made on February 28, 1990. The 737-500 was offered as a modern and direct replacement of the 737-200. The fuselage length of the 737-500 is 1 foot 7 inches (48 cm) longer than the 737-200, accommodating up to 140 passengers. Using the CFM56-3 engine gave a 25% increase in fuel efficiency over the older 737-200s P&W engines.
Boeing 737 Next Generation
The Boeing 737 Next Generation, abbreviated as 737NG, is the name given to the models 737-600/700/800/900 series and the extended range -700ER/900ER variants of the Boeing 737 family. It has been produced since 1996 and introduced in 1997, with a total order of 7,097 aircraft, of which 7,031 have been delivered as of May 2019. It was equipped with CFM56-7 high pressure ratio engines, a glass cockpit, and upgraded interior configurations. The four main models of the series can accommodate seating for 108 to 215 passengers.
737-600
The first 737-600 entered service in September 1998. The 737-600, the smallest model of the Next-Generation, was launched in March 1995 with the first aircraft made in September 1998. A total of 69 aircraft without winglets have been produced with the last one got of the conveyer in 2006.
737-700
The first 737-700 was made in December 1997. The -700 seats 126 passengers in a two-class or 149 passengers in a one-class layout. The first delivery took place in December 1997.
737-700C
It is a convertible version where the seats can be removed to carry cargo instead. There is a large door on the left side of the aircraft.
737-700ER (Extended Range)
This modification was launched on January 31, 2006, and featured the fuselage of the 737-700 and the wings and landing gear of the 737-800. A 737-700ER can typically accommodate 126 passengers in two classes.
737-800
The first 737-800 got off the conveyer in April 1998. The Boeing 737-800 was a stretched version of the 737-700 launched on September 5, 1994. The -800 seats 162 passengers in a two-class or 189 passengers in a high-density, one-class layout. The 737-800 is the most widely used narrowbody aircraft and competes primarily with the Airbus A320.
737-900
The first 737-900 was made on May 15, 2001. The 737-900 was launched in 1997 and took its first flight on August 3, 2000.
737-900ER (Extended Range)
It is the newest and largest variant of the 737NG generation. It increased its seating capacity to 180 passengers in a two-class and up to 220 passengers in a one-class configuration.
Boeing 737 MAX
The Boeing 737 MAX is the name given to the MAX 737-7/8/9/10 series and high-density MAX 200 variant of the Boeing 737 family. It is offered in four main variants, typically offering 138 to 230 seats and a range of 3,215 to 3,825 nautical miles (5,954 to 7,084 km). The 737 MAX had its first flight on January 29, 2016, the first delivery was a MAX 8 on May 6, 2017. As of January 2019, the series has received 5,011 firm orders. In March 2019, civil aviation authorities around the world grounded the 737 MAX following two crashes which caused 346 deaths. On December 16, 2019, Boeing announced that it would suspend production of the 737 MAX from January 2020, which was resumed in May 2020. On November 18, 2020, the FAA cleared the MAX to return to service.
737 MAX 7
The 737 MAX 7, a shortened variant of the MAX 8, was originally based on the 737-700, flying 1,000 nautical miles (1,900 km) farther and accommodating two more seat rows at 18% lower fuel costs per seat. A pair of over-wing exits rather than the single-door configuration; a 46-inch-longer (1,200 mm) aft fuselage and a 30-inch-longer (760 mm) longer forward fuselage; structural re-gauging and strengthening; and systems and interior modifications to accommodate the longer length. Entry into service was expected in January 2019, but the airline deferred these orders until 2023–2024.
737 MAX 8
The MAX 8, the first variant of the 737 MAX, has a longer fuselage than the MAX 7. On July 23, 2013, Boeing completed the firm configuration for the 737 MAX 8. Its first commercial flight took place on May 22, 2017.
737 MAX 200
It is a high-density version of the 737 MAX 8, was launched in September 2014 and named for seating for up to 200 passengers in a single-class layout with slimline seats requiring an extra pair of exit doors. This modification would be the most efficient narrow-body on the market when entering service. In mid-November 2018, the first MAX 200 of the 135 ordered, in a 197-seat configuration. It was due to enter service in April 2019.
737 MAX 9
737 MAX 9 first flight was on April 13, 2017. The 737 MAX 9, the stretched variant of the MAX 8, was launched with an order of 201 aircraft in February 2012. It made its roll-out on March 7, 2017, and first flight on April 13, 2017. The first flight was held on March 21, 2018, before entering service.
737 MAX 10
The MAX 10 was proposed as a stretched MAX 9 in mid-2016, enabling seating for 230 in a single class or 189 in two-class layout. The MAX 10 was launched on June 19, 2017, with 240 orders and commitments from more than ten customers. It was unveiled in Boeing's Renton factory on November 22, 2019, and scheduled for first flight in 2020.
